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7 hours ago

Trump's control of the D.C. police is due to expire tonight. Then what?

President Trump's 30-day federal takeover of the D.C. Metropolitan Police expires Sept. 10 absent Congressional authorization to extend federal control.
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fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

President Donald Trump needs Congress to keep control of DC police, experts say - Poynter

The Home Rule Act, signed in 1973 by President Richard Nixon, lets the president command the district's police department for up to 30 days in an emergency. After that, Congress must pass a joint resolution to extend federalization of local police.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

DC Attorney General Sues Trump Over 'Hostile' Takeover

Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing President Trump for deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., arguing it violates Home Rule and self-governance.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump floats taking over D.C. police for more than a month

Trump's administration plans to push for a long-term extension of the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department, initially targeting D.C. with future implications for other cities.
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